Monet captured light's fleeting magic outdoors
Impressionist Claude Monet revolutionized art by painting outdoors, capturing light's ever-changing effects on landscapes and making everyday scenes beautiful.
Claude Monet, a leader of the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century, transformed art by painting directly outdoors. He focused on how sunlight changed colors and moods throughout the day, a technique called en plein air. This approach broke from traditional studio art, which favored precise detail.
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